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Nigeria’s Federal Government will this week hold a three-day Virtual Open Day to brief Nigerian universities and accredited research institutions on how to participate in the new National Digital Economy Research Clusters programme, a ₦12 billion initiative aimed at strengthening policy development in the country’s digital sector. The sessions, scheduled for April 7 (1pm – 2pm), April 9 (9am – 10am), and April 10 (5-6pm), will be hosted by the Project BRIDGE Implementation Unit under the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, working in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Education. Although spread across three days, each session…

With the new month just around the corner, could there be a better occasion to freshen up your desktop? If you’re looking for some unique and inspiring wallpapers to accompany you on all those adventures that April may bring — and maybe spark some new ideas, too — well, this post has got you covered.Starting the new month with a little inspiration boost — that’s the idea behind our monthly wallpapers series which has been going on for more than 15 years already. Each month, the wallpapers are created by the community for the community, and everyone who has an…

Seed round co-led by Flourish Ventures and 1kx will expand regulated issuing capabilities across Europe, Latin America, and Africa Kulipa, a Paris-based stablecoin card issuing infrastructure platform, has raised $6.2 million in seed funding co-led by Flourish Ventures and 1kx, with participation from White Star Capital and Fabric Ventures. The company provides fintech platforms—including payroll, cross-border payments, digital banking, and spend management solutions—with the ability to issue globally accepted payment cards funded directly from stablecoins, bridging the gap between onchain settlement and real-world payments. Growing Demand for Stablecoin Payment Infrastructure Stablecoins now settle more than $300 billion daily, yet their…

A new book, How we made it in Africa II, by South African author Jaco Maritz, chronicles the journeys of entrepreneurs building remarkable companies across the continent. Commissioned by the NTU-SBF Centre for African Studies, the book was officially launched in the U.S. at Harvard Business School on 28 March.** Africa Private Equity News readers can now purchase the ebook or paperback at a 15% discount with voucher code APEN. Click here to buy the book.**Building on the success of the acclaimed first edition, Maritz returns with 15 fresh case studies of founders creating successful businesses. The entrepreneurs featured come…

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In brief Anthropic has filed with the FEC to create an employee-funded political action committee called AnthroPAC. The move follows a dispute with the Trump administration over military use of the Claude AI model. The filing shows how AI companies are preparing to engage more directly in U.S. politics. Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic has filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission to create a political action committee, signaling a deeper move into U.S. politics as the fight over AI policy and its own ongoing battle with the White House intensifies.The San Francisco-based company registered the Anthropic PBC Political Action Committee,…

After attracting more than 3,000 applications from aspiring innovators across Nigeria, Red Bull Basement 2026 is set to host its Nigeria National Final on April 4, where five standout individuals/teams will pitch their technology-driven ideas to a panel of influential leaders from the country’s AI, innovation, and tech ecosystem. The finalists represent the most promising ideas selected from thousands of submissions nationwide, reflecting the creativity and ambition of Nigeria’s growing community of student founders and early-stage entrepreneurs. Red Bull Basement is a global innovation programme that empowers student founders and first-time entrepreneurs to transform bold ideas into real-world solutions. By…

Hadlee Simons / Android AuthorityWearables have come a long way from just counting steps. These days, they’re feature-packed wellness companions, tracking us through everything from sweaty workouts to abbreviated REM cycles. For a lot of shoppers, the idea of a daily health hub is the whole point. It’s also exactly why Samsung’s approach feels increasingly self-defeating. It’s now 2026, and some of the brand’s headline smartwatch features still depend on what phone you’re using. Is your Galaxy Watch paired with a Samsung smartphone?3335 votesYes, I use a Galaxy Watch paired with a Samsung smartphone.88%No, I use a Galaxy Watch, but…

Africa Private Equity News is pleased to present the March 2026 issue of our Dealmaker’s Log, which tracks the reported African private equity and venture capital transactions from last month (and extending back to an archive of transactions since May 2023).Subscribe here to receive the latest Dealmaker’s LogThis edition features over 39 new transactions from firms including: SPE Capital, Mediterrania Capital Partners, RMB Corvest, Inspired Evolution, Nedbank Private Equity, African Infrastructure Investment Managers, Phatisa, Amethis, Vantage Capital, Adenia Partners, Alterra Capital Partners, RMBV, AgDevCo, Agile Capital, Sahel Capital, Aqua-Spark, Novastar Ventures, Ventures Platform Fund, BFA Asset Management, Azur Innovation Fund,…

Mr Onanuga was responding to criticisms that have trailed the Nigerian leader’s visit to Plateau, during which he only stopped at the airport to address some residents and officials. President Bola Tinubu only stopped at the airport in Jos to address victims of the Plateau killings because of another meeting on security that went beyond the scheduled time, as well as limited facilities at the airport, a presidential aide has said. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga said this in a statement shared on X on Friday. Keep up with the latest headlines on WhatsApp | LinkedIn PREMIUM TIMES reports that Mr…